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How does the IRS ensure that the dependents claimed by taxpayers are accurate?
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By running their ss #'s randomly to see if they are claimed by someone else.. . The audit department works on a totally random process unless they are tipped off.
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They cross reference social security numbers with the Social Security Administration.
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